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Uptown Funk coming to Vanier Hall

Judy Russell presents its Performers North Entertainment Company with a new show called Uptown Funk. The April 19 event takes place at Vanier Hall and features an evening of award-winning dance. Funds raised from ticket sales will go towards travel expenses for dancers who will be performing in Prince Rupert at the B.C. Annual Dance competition in May. “It will be a wonderful night full of talent, energy and award winning dance numbers,” said Russell. Performers from the Prince...
Posted On 14 Apr 2015
, By Staff Reporter
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Dancing just like breathing

Kalina Cook may only be 12, but already she has a decade of dance behind her. The Excalibur Theatre Arts studio dancer displayed her talent in a several disciplines last weekend at the 39th annual Prince George Dance Festival. Her favourite number was performed to Nikki Flores’ Pretty Tragedy. “The song has many layers of emotion so it was a good number for me to be able to express myself,” she said of her lyrical solo dance. The beautiful music and choreography also included jumps where...
Posted On 10 Apr 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Dance Festival winds up today

Posted On 06 Apr 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Zakresky leaving PGSO

The Prince George Symphony Orchestra has set a new course for its 2015-16 season and beyond, one general manager Jeremy Stewart says will provide “greater long-term stability, an enhanced local focus to the organization and measures to strengthen our local musical culture.” Despite excellent patron support, sponsorships and public funding, the PGSO’s continued financial challenges led board members to initiate a “new strategic plan,” he said in an April 1 press...
Posted On 01 Apr 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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It’s all about the beautiful people

 
Posted On 01 Apr 2015
, By staff1
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TNW setting sights on next season

Theatre North West’s upcoming season promises to be a first class act. At a season launch event on Saturday, Jack Grinhaus, TNW’s producing artistic director gave guests a glimpse into the new plays and also unveiled some new plans and programs. The season opens with a riotous and fast paced play Art by Yasmina Reza which runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 7. When Serge buys a completely white painting for $200,000 it infuriates his best friend Marc and confuses another friend Yvan. Hilarity...
Posted On 31 Mar 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Spencer rebuilds Everest piece

Artist Jeannette Spencer cringes as she tells her tale of mystery and intrigue. “I know it sounds unbelievable but it happened. It’s such a strange twist of fate.” Spencer is referring to the made-for-Hollywood background story of how her original stained glass piece “Everest Reborn” came to be recreated and installed at the Rebirth group exhibition at the Rustad Galleria. In January, Spencer answered a call for artists put out by Two Rivers Gallery. The theme of the exhibit was Earthly...
Posted On 27 Mar 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Jacob hits national stage

Violinist Gabrielle Jacob leaves June 21 to join the National Youth Orchestra Canada for a summer training session and concert tour. This is the Duchess Park Grade 12 student’s second time (the first was in 2014) being chosen to become part of a 100-strong professional training orchestra for emerging artists. “I’m very proud to be a part of this,” said Jacob. “Being accepted into the NYOC means you can learn so much more and see so much more of the music world. I learned a lot from my...
Posted On 27 Mar 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Meet the new Mr. P.G.

Posted On 26 Mar 2015
, By Teresa Mallam
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Line in the Sand film premieres in Prince George

Line In The Sand, a feature-length documentary which examines the political context which precipitated the pipeline’s approval will have its Canadian premiere in Prince George on March 31. A project press release says the documentary was filmed over two years and that while “highlighting the imminence and uncertainty felt at the local level,” Line In The Sand “lays bare the visceral connection felt by those who call the land home, their struggles to be heard and the...
Posted On 24 Mar 2015
, By Staff Reporter
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